According to historians, In 1810 Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, A priest against the abuses of the Spanish crown, gave the call «Scream of Dolores» Touching the church bells, inviting the people to get up against the Spaniards.
Juan Aldama, José María Morelos and Ignacio Allende were some of the revolutionaries that helped Hidalgo To consolidate the independence movement, so their names are also mentioned on this date.
The cry of independence
The September 16 celebration Little began before midnight, To receive the first official hours of the feast with the famous Shout of pains Or, as it is also known, the Scream of independence.
Since 1825, year after year, different government officials including President of the Republic, they wave the national flag, while They acclaim the heroes of the homeland and then sing the National Anthem:
«Mexicans! Live the heroes who gave us homeland! Long live Hidalgo! Long live Morelos! Long live Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez! Long live Allende! Live Aldama! Long live Mexico!»
Celebration in the Zocalo
The largest celebration of September 16 It takes place in the Zócalo of Mexico City, Where more than 50 thousand people meet on the night of September 15 with typical flags and dresses, to enjoy concerts, food, and various events, while waiting for the famous Midnight independence cry.
Thus, around the 11 at night he President of the Republic And his family goes out to Presidential Balcony of the National Palace to give the cry of Dolores, followed by a fireworks show and Mexican music.